Timeline: The Scandal That Brought Down Ellen DeGeneres' Talk Show

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Copyright © 2026, Los Angeles Times | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | CA Notice of Collection | Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information Advertisement Television Timeline: The scandal that brought down Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show

Ellen DeGeneres on the set of her talk show.

By Los Angeles Times Staff May 12, 2021 11:13 AM PT

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Ellen DeGeneres announced Wednesday that her talk show was coming to an end after nearly two decades on the air.

News of her departure comes nearly a year after staffers on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” reported a toxic work environment on set, prompting a televised apology from and shift in public perception toward the comedy icon, whose small-screen slogan is “Be kind to one another.”

“My whole being is about making people happy,” DeGeneres told the Hollywood Reporter of the allegations on confirming that her popular variety program would conclude next year. “And with the talk show, all I cared about was spreading kindness and compassion, and everything I stand for was being attacked. So, it destroyed me, honestly. I’d be lying if I said it didn’t.”

Here’s a guide to our complete coverage of the events leading up to DeGeneres’ daytime TV exit.

1
Television

Upset ‘Ellen’ crew complains about treatment amid COVID-19 pandemic

While “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” continues to tape at the host’s home, core crew members are reportedly upset over a lack of communication from top producers.
April 17, 2020
2
Hollywood Inc.

Allegations about ‘Ellen’s’ toxic workplace culture spark investigation

After several reports of a toxic working environment on the set of the comedian’s show, distributor Warner Bros. has brought in consultants to examine the claims.
July 27, 2020
3
Hollywood Inc.

Ellen addresses critics of show’s toxic set in memo to staff

“I’ve not been able to stay on top of everything and relied on others to do their jobs as they knew I’d want them done,” DeGeneres said in the memo. “Clearly some didn’t.”
July 30, 2020
4
Television

Twitter launches campaign to #ReplaceEllen

Kelly Clarkson? Keke Palmer? Joe Exotic? Ziwe Fumudoh? Twitter has thoughts on who should have a daytime talk show instead of embattled host Ellen DeGeneres.
Aug. 3, 2020
5
Television

As celebrities come out in support of Ellen, a backlash brews

Ashton Kutcher and Jay Leno join other A-listers in publicly supporting embattled TV host Ellen DeGeneres.
Aug. 5, 2020
6
Hollywood Inc.

‘Ellen’ ousts three producers after Warner Bros probe

After a wave of complaints from those working on the comedian’s long running show, three top producers depart.
Aug. 17, 2020
7 Voices
The ‘Ellen’ scandal is straight out of a TV show

The “Ellen” scandal has gripped us in part because it’s so familiar, from “Larry Sanders” to “The Morning Show,” writes TV critic Robert Lloyd.
Aug. 19, 2020
8
Television

In first episode back, Ellen calls her kind reputation ‘tricky’

In the Season 18 premiere of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” the host apologized for the misconduct allegations that dogged her show all summer.
Sept. 21, 2020
9
Television

Ellen DeGeneres announces the end of her talk show

Following a turbulent year that she says ‘destroyed’ her, the host of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ announced that it will end in 2022 with its 19th season.
May 12, 2021